Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Rough Guide Author Names Call of the Wild in Top 50 Welsh Valleys Essentials
What’s your ultimate Welsh Valleys experience? Cycling high up in the Afan Forest? Journeying underground to relive our industrial past at Big Pit, jumping off a waterfall? Maybe it’s the taste of Sidoli’s ice cream? Now is your chance to share your Valleys Essentials.
The Valleys Heart and Soul campaign has teamed up with Rough Guide author Mike Parker to create a list of the Top 50 Valleys Essentials*, including must-see heritage attractions, unmissable eateries and events and scenic walks across The Valleys, which spans from Kidwelly in the west to Pontypool in the east. Call of the Wild are proud to be included the Top 50 Welsh Valleys experiences! (more…)
Tags: activities, activity, activity weekends, Awards, canyoning, Valleys Essential Top 50, Valleys Essentials Top 50
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Here are some ideas for you should you find yourself in the Brecon Beacons on the rare occasion it rains. As you won’t be expecting rainon the rare occasions it does we thought we’d give you some ideas whether you are visiting as a family, individuals or as a group.
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Events, Festivals,Markets and Things to Do in the Brecon Beacon in 2012
There are many reasons to visit the stunning Brecon Beacons in Wales and no more so than the great range of festivals and events that take place through the year. The Brecon Beacons are truly a year round destination as you will always find something of interest happening. So take a closer look at what’s happening in 2012
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Tags: Abergavenny Food festival, Brecon Food Festival, Brecon jazz, Events, Green Man Festival, Hay Festival, Things to do in the Brecon Beacons 2012, What's on in the Brecon Beacons 2012
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Are you looking for that unusual birthday gift in 2012 and tired of buying chocolates, smellies, socks or book vouchers again. Well what about buying an experience and one which will provide lasting memories. Well you can by buying a birthday voucher for an adventure outdoor activity. (more…)
Tags: Birthday gift vouchers
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
Brecon Beacons Park Society and Brecon Beacons National Park Authority are calling on the help of local residents to help the Brecon Beacons National Park become Wales’ FIRST International Dark Sky Reserve.
We all know that the Brecon Beacons has a stunning landscape – but what you don’t know is it also has some of the darkest skies in the UK. The skies above the Brecon Beacons National Park are so outstanding the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, are applying to the International Dark-Sky Association to become Wales’ first International Dark Sky Reserve.
The highly prestigious status –given to only a handful of international destinations – would be beneficial for both tourism and the local economy and preserve the region’s unique night skies for future generations.
For more information on star gazing opportunities click here
Tags: Dark Skies Wales, Star gazing in the Brecon Beacons
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
It was another great year for us in 2011. Feedback from our customers has been excellent which is important to us as we pride ourselves on delivering a quality service.
In 2011 96.4% of our customers rated their time with us as good or excellent in terms of their overall experience and value for money. This is an increase from the 2010 figure.
The only problem is we have to beat this figure in 2012!
For ideas on activity weekends click here and for adventure activity weekend packages with prices click here.
Tags: Customer feedback 2011
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
Are you looking for that unusual gift for Christmas and tired of buying those socks, after-shave and book vouchers again. Well what about buying an experience and one which will provide lasting memories. Well you can by buying a Christmas voucher for an adventure outdoor activity. (more…)
Tags: Christmas Gift Vouchers, Ideas for Christmas presents
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Holiday Bunkhouse from Only £57pp for Up to 5 Days!
Looking for ideas for New Year’s Eve? Are you seeking that special venue for your New Year’s Eve Party? Problems finding a property which is in the right location, of the right size and more importantly the right price! How does staying in a 19th Century converted stone barn in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales with spectacular views over the Swansea Valley sound?
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Tags: Holiday cottage to rent in Wales, Ideas for New Year's Eve, New Year
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Given Any Thought to your Xmas Party?
How does this sound as an idea for your office Christmas party this year
Christmas Themed Team Orienteering
You will required with your team to find a number of checkpoints themed around Christmas. You will given a compass and map to find these checkpoints. The event takes place at our spectacular training centre in the heart of Wales – the Brecon Beacons National Park. This is an exciting playground in which to spend your Christmas party with work colleagues. The orienteering day depends on the size of the group but will approximately last between 3 to 4 hours. (more…)
Tags: Christmas party, Xmas office party ideas
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
This is a great and unique video of our canyoning activity in the Brecon beacons in Wales, UK. One of the groups took their own video camera on the activity. The camera man, when jumping off one of the big waterfalls, drops the camera. However it continues to film on it’s way to the bottom of the pool. (more…)
Tags: Canyoneering, canyoning, unique video of canyoning in Brecon Beacons
Monday, April 18th, 2011
Festivals, Events, Markets, Fairs and Things to Do in the Brecon Beacon in 2011
See What’s on in the Brecon Beacons 2012 page
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Tags: Abergavenny Food festival, Brecon Food Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, Events, Fairs, Festivals, Hay Festival, Markets, The Green Man festival, The Royal Welsh Show, Tings to do in the Brecon Beacons, What's on in the Brecon beacons in 2011
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
These are the rivers Mellte and Sychryd in flood during November 2011. In this video you can see the famous waterfalls Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn on the River Mellte and Bwa Maen on the River Sychryd. These are situated within the famous waterfalls area of the National Park. However the waterfalls in this video are almost unrecognisable due to the volume of water. The noise alone is awesome! (more…)
Tags: activity weekends, Outdoor activities in Wales, Rivers in flood in Brecon beacons
Monday, October 25th, 2010
Winner of the Business Tourism Award
The National Tourism Awards for Wales gala evening was held on 21 October at the Vale Resort, Cardiff . Almost 400 applications were received and 53 organisations made it to the final competing for 16 awards . The winners were announced by TV presenter, Sarra Elgan.
The awards are about showcasing the very best that Wales has to offer and showing what can be achieved through hard work, ingenuity and commitment. (more…)
Tags: Awards, Awards and accreditation, management training, National Business Tourism Company of the Year, National Team Building Company of the Year, Outdoor team building, Winner Visit Wales National Tourism Awards 2011
